Milan Cathedral

The Duomo di Milano is one of the most famous Gothic buildings in Italy and one of the largest churches in the world, located in Piazza del Duomo in the center of Milan, Italy. Its construction took nearly six centuries, beginning in 1386, and was not finally completed until 1965. The Duomo di Milano is not only the religious center of Milan, but also an icon of the city, attracting visitors from all over the world.

The exterior of the Milan Cathedral is magnificent and delicate, and the entire building is built of white marble, showing a charming luster and solemn momentum. The exterior of the church is decorated with numerous exquisite carvings and statues, some 3,400 statues, 135 minarets and more than 700 marble carvings, forming a magnificent visual feast. The most famous is the church's central spire, topped by a golden statue of the Virgin Mary, symbolizing the protection of the city.

The interior Spaces are equally stunning, with soaring ceilings, exquisite stained-glass Windows and huge stone columns that combine to create a sacred and magnificent atmosphere. The stained glass Windows in the church tell various stories in the Bible, and the light casts brilliant colors through the Windows, giving people a strong visual impact. The cathedral also has one of the largest pipe organs in the world, with a magnificent and solemn sound, adding a sacred atmosphere to various religious ceremonies and concerts.

If you come to Milan, be sure to save a day for Lake Como

lake Como is the most famous lake in northern Italy, and the locals often say: People who have come to the Lake Como vacation, is the person who really understand life, to Milan, sincerely suggest a day trip to Como, from Milan to take the train an hour, the lake is scattered with a lot of beautiful towns, the scenery is very amazing, very many locals will come here for the weekend, wearing bathing suits directly into the blue lake, super decompression!

A must-visit town and the essence of Lake Como, 70min by direct train from Milan. When you arrive in town, the dock is next to the train station, and you can take a boat from the dock to continue to other places

One of the most beautiful gardens, where many iconic photographs were taken. Tickets cost €10, or €19 if bought with Villa Cipressi next door, which is €1 cheaper than buying alone

Just next door to Monastero, although not as famous, the view is also very beautiful, and the back garden has many different kinds of flowers

A 15-minute boat ride from the small town of Varenna, whose banks are full of flowers, you can visit the Villa Melzi d'Este (Villa Miakir Palace and Gardens) and the I Giardini di Villa Melzi botanical Garden

The town of Como is one of the larger towns in the Como Lakes region, 1 hour by boat from Varenna or Bellagio. There is nothing worth visiting in Como, so you can skip it if you are short on time

Transportation Guide:
Day trips: Milano➡️Varenna➡️Bellagio➡️Como➡️ Milano
From Milan Central Station to Varenna-Esino station, go to the ferry terminal and buy a ticket to Bellagio for €4.6 per ticket, unlimited time on the day

Bellagio does not have a train back to Milan, you can take a boat or bus from Bellagio to Como, and then take a train back to Milan from Como San Giovanni

If you don't go to Como, you can take the boat back to Varenna and then transfer the train back to Milan. You can also take a bus from Bellagio to Lecco (50min) and then take the train back to Milan

Warm reminder
☑️ ticket window is recommended to buy, confirm the timetable on site, arrange the time
☑️ Cash only for buses. Have change ready in advance
☑️ Train tickets can be bought on the Trainline or on site. Trains to and from Milan do not have fixed seats, so it is recommended to line up early